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SB2059

Relating To Law Enforcement.

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Introduced· Jan 14, 2026

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THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2059

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to law enforcement.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 139, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"[Underlined: §139- ] [Underlined: Immigration enforcement; delegation; prohibited.] [Underlined: No law enforcement agency shall enter into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to any state or county agency pursuant to title 8 United States Code Section 1357.]"[Underlined: ]

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Federal Immigration Enforcement; Delegation; Prohibited

Description:

Prohibits a law enforcement agency from entering into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to a state or county agency.

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Source: Hawaiʻi State Legislature · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · Source document ↗